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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part 13 &#8211; Opportunities to Fund</title>
		<link>http://www.studentassistanceplan.com/blog/2010/02/choosing-college-opportunities-to-fund/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While it may be tempting to look at how you will fund your education before choosing where to get your education, I believe it is best to choose where before thinking about how.  This is because worrying about finances can cause you to aim for less than the best fit for your continued education. However, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part 12 &#8211; Study Abroad</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you like to travel or are wanting to travel for the first time, you should investigate opportunities to study abroad before choosing a college. Many college graduates report that studying abroad was one of their most memorable college experiences.  It&#8217;s not only a vacation, it can open a new way of life. Most schools [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part 11 &#8211; Sports</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are going to play sports while attending university, then you need to choose a school where study and sports can be balanced. Student-athletes need to be prepared to make sacrifices as they have tighter schedules than those students who don&#8217;t choose sports. If you are intending to major in something that is time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part Ten &#8211; School History</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The history of a college usually influences what it is today. If it started as an agricultural school, it is likely to offer fields of study that relate to the science and business management of running a dairy, cultivating crops or preserving foods today. If it started as a seminary for women in a year [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part Nine &#8211; Living Arrangements</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing a college it is also important to consider living arrangements. Some schools require students to live on campus for at least their first two years while other schools have more students who commute from home than who live on campus. Some schools require first year students to live in dormitories while other schools [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part Eight &#8211; Courses</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:10:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>firstgencollegekid</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When choosing a college it is also helpful to look at all the courses that are available on campus. In this article I will focus on courses that will be outside of your major. This is because I&#8217;ve already addressed courses that would be in your major in the article titled &#8220;Degree Programs Offered&#8220;. While [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part Seven &#8211; Secular versus Religious Affiliation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have chosen a private college the next thing to consider is whether it should be secular or religious. This decision is up to you. In a college that has its roots based in a religious tradition you may be provided with a place to go deeper into the theology and history of your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part Six &#8211; Private or Public School</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>firstgencollegekid</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another thing to consider when choosing a college is whether you want to attend a private or a public school. One of the best articles I&#8217;ve found on this topic is at http://www.collegeconfidential.com/dean/archives/000294.htm. Even though the private university I have chosen to attend is 1.68 times more expensive ($32,000/year room, board, books and tuition) than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part Five &#8211; Reputation</title>
		<link>http://www.studentassistanceplan.com/blog/2009/10/choosing-college-reputation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:30:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>firstgencollegekid</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another factor to consider when choosing a college is its reputation.  One of the best known sources of information regarding college rankings is the US News and World Report annual Best Colleges report.  To see the report for 2010 visit http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges. In 2008 Forbes magazine also began publishing an annual list of &#8220;America&#8217;s Best Colleges&#8221;.   [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Look for in a College &#8211; Part Four &#8211; School Size</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The next factor to take into consideration is the size of the school you want to attend. Whether it be a small college in a big city or a big college in a small city, I will do my best to help you make your decision a little bit easier. Now, if you are looking [...]]]></description>
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